companion ladder

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. an inboard ladder or stair, as in a companionway.

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Etymology

Origin of companion ladder

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

They walked along for some way in the shadow of the mesa, rounded a projection, and there, in a water worn ravine, was the way up the companion ladder.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

We accompanied him, as directed, along the deck and down the companion ladder.

From A Crime of the Under-seas by Boothby, Guy Newell

Leaving Walworth to see my luggage brought up on deck I went down Alie's companion ladder to bid her farewell.

From The Beautiful White Devil by Boothby, Guy Newell

When Brander came down, he caught Faith's eye from the foot of the companion ladder, and Faith nodded and said: "Good morning."

From The Sea Bride by Williams, Ben Ames

The boy was half-way down the companion ladder when it came.

From Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 by Barnes, James